Shelves Collection (#8)

The Jam Cupboard
Line drawing of a cupboard, shelves groaning with an assortment of jars containing homemade jam. Date: c. 1930

Hat makers at work. circa 1800

Ladies reading books in a library. early 19th century

Gourmet kitchen. early 19th century

Placing jam jar on a shelf
Cook placing jars of jam and preserves on kitchen shelves. Illustration from the Womans Home Companion July 1923. Artist anon. Date: 1923

Typical kitchen, Valdepenas, Castile-La Mancha, Spain, with bottles of wine and sherry lining the walls. Date: circa 1940

Chemist shop, Puerto de la Luz, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Chemist shop interior (Manager, Julian Pascual), Puerto de la Luz, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. circa 1910

John Tussaud in studio 1905 John Tussaud in his studio 1905
John Tussaud at work in his modelling studio. Date: 1905

Portrait of the art critic Gustave Geffroy, 1895 (oil on canvas)
LRI2561310 Portrait of the art critic Gustave Geffroy, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 110x89 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Louis XVI red-japanned shelf (lacquered wood) (see also 753006)
753007 Louis XVI red-japanned shelf (lacquered wood) (see also 753006) by French School, (18th century); 60x43x13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: decorated with bouquets of stylized flowers)

Charles II court cupboard, late 17th century (walnut & lignum vitae)
CH438395 Charles II court cupboard, late 17th century (walnut & lignum vitae) by English School, (17th century); 125x119x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Interior of the Bodleian Library, 1903 (colour litho)
STC364723 Interior of the Bodleian Library, 1903 (colour litho) by Fulleylove, John (1847-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bodleian Library)

Treasure Chest, after 1666 (oil on canvas)
BFM284240 Treasure Chest, after 1666 (oil on canvas) by Hinz, Johann Georg (also Hintz, Hainz, Heintz) (1630/31-88); 124.8x102 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Still Life with Documents (oil on canvas)
RAF227488 Still Life with Documents (oil on canvas) by Turing, John (c.1660-1720); 75x64.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Porcelain Shop (gouache and w/c on paper)
PEM216859 Porcelain Shop (gouache and w/c on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; © Peabody Essex Museum ; Chinese, out of copyright

The Antiquary, c. 1830 (litho)
CHT418377 The Antiquary, c.1830 (litho) by Renoux, M. (fl.1825) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: L Antiquaire; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Young men working in a mailroom at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
MNY380856 Young men working in a mailroom at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York

Robinson Crusoe in his cave, illustration from The Story of Robinson Crusoe
STC405580 Robinson Crusoe in his cave, illustration from The Story of Robinson Crusoe: An adaptation for children following Defoes language, pub. by Griffith Farran Browne & Co

The library in the home of Mr. John A. Dunbar, 50 East 77th Street, New York
MNY381668 The library in the home of Mr. John A. Dunbar, 50 East 77th Street, New York, 1931 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Interior of the manuscript room (photo)
XIR180607 Interior of the manuscript room (photo) by French Photographer; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; out of copyright

Interior of the Salle des Imprimes, 1868 (photo)
XIR179369 Interior of the Salle des Imprimes, 1868 (photo) by Labrouste, Henri (1801-75); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Interior of a London Shop, late 19th century (w / c on paper)
CHT170421 Interior of a London Shop, late 19th century (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Women working in a filing room, under male supervision, at the Metropolitan Life
MNY380859 Women working in a filing room, under male supervision, at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York

Wine cellar at the Hotel Knickerbocker, 1906 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380661 Wine cellar at the Hotel Knickerbocker, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Knickerbocker Hotel)

Portrait of Henry and S. G. Lindeman with their son or grandson standing over shop
MNY381275 Portrait of Henry and S.G. Lindeman with their son or grandson standing over shop drawings for a piano, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Interior view of a chemical storage room at Parke, Davis & Co
MNY381161 Interior view of a chemical storage room at Parke, Davis & Co. chemists, Hudson & Vestry Streets, New York, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Young Mother, c. 1892-1895 (oil on canvas)
1767699 Young Mother, c.1892-1895 (oil on canvas) by Melchers, Julius Gari (1860-1932); 88.3x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Mother. Julius Gari Melchers (1860-1932). Oil on canvas

Ms 1 f. vr Ezra writing the sacred books from memory in 458 BC
BAL52378 Ms 1 f.vr Ezra writing the sacred books from memory in 458 BC, from the Codex Amiatinus (vellum) by Anglo-Saxon; Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence

Kitchen Interior, c. 1899 (w / c)
HGM78282 Kitchen Interior, c.1899 (w/c) by Weissenbruch, Johannes Hendrik (1824-1903); 32.8x48.3 cm; Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Dutch, out of copyright

Toys - grocers shop (chromolitho)
3622448 Toys - grocers shop (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toys - grocers shop. French trade card.); © Look and Learn

Auf Der Alm (coloured photo)
3643246 Auf Der Alm (coloured photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auf Der Alm. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Spectacular ruin of ceramics, for the smashing of a large shelf in a Milanese factory (Colour Litho)
2778043 Spectacular ruin of ceramics, for the smashing of a large shelf in a Milanese factory (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Das Interieur IV", a glove shop, 1906 (colour litho)
STC439574 " Das Interieur IV", a glove shop, 1906 (colour litho) by Stubner, Johann (fl.1906); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Frontispiece and title page to Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
XJF466209 Frontispiece and title page to Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, engraved by William Greatbach, edition published in 1833 (engraving) by Pickering

English ivory-inlaid rosewood and marquetry secretaire, late 19th century
3821833 English ivory-inlaid rosewood and marquetry secretaire, late 19th century (rosewood & ivory) by Collinson & Lock (est.1860s); 138.5x96x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Library, Houses of Parliament (b / w photo)
3092519 Library, Houses of Parliament (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Library, Houses of Parliament)

Bodleian Library, Oxford (b / w photo)
3095292 Bodleian Library, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bodleian Library, Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Imaginary recreation of the Ptolemy Library in Alexandria, Egypt
CHT168634 Imaginary recreation of the Ptolemy Library in Alexandria, Egypt, from Histoire Generale des Peuples, 1880 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hungarian School (19th century)

Chocolate shop, 92 Rue Denfert-Rochereau, Paris (b / w photo)
3095219 Chocolate shop, 92 Rue Denfert-Rochereau, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolate shop, 92 Rue Denfert-Rochereau, Paris)

Moulders studio (chromolitho)
1094420 Moulders studio (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French

Pharmacy, 15th Century (engraving)
3646908 Pharmacy, 15th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pharmacy, 15th Century)

A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon (colour litho)
3621800 A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon)

Shelf of Books, 1769 (oil on wood)
3108902 Shelf of Books, 1769 (oil on wood) by Chandler, Winthrop (1747-90); 69x149 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; (add.info.: Painting shows two shelves full of books)

The expedition to the South Pole by the well-known explorer Larsen has been dramatically cut short... (colour litho)
2778139 The expedition to the South Pole by the well-known explorer Larsen has been dramatically cut short... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Library in the home of Thomas Edison, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381405 Library in the home of Thomas Edison, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 19.2x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Thomas Edison in his laboratory, 1906 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381400 Thomas Edison in his laboratory, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x19.2 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

Interior view of a chemical storage room at Parke, Davis & Co
MNY381163 Interior view of a chemical storage room at Parke, Davis & Co. chemists, Hudson & Vestry Streets, New York, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

People in the library (possibly Miss Nobles office
MNY380912 People in the library (possibly Miss Nobles office) at the American Institute of Social Service, New York, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

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"Exploring the Earth's Depths and Literary Heights: A Journey through Shelves" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the fascinating world of shelves. Just like an Earth's topographic and bathymetric map, shelves hold hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Step into the enchanting Gallery of the Old Library, where ancient books whisper tales of forgotten times. Transport yourself back to a wet winter evening in Bloomsbury, c1935, alongside a book lover engrossed in literary wonders. The creator Fincham captures this magical moment perfectly. A playful dachshund perched on a bookshelf adds charm and warmth to any space. It reminds us that even amidst knowledge and wisdom, there is always room for joy and companionship. Witness history unfold as Winston Churchill immerses himself in his library at Chartwell Westerham Kent. His shelves brim with knowledge that shaped nations, reminding us of the power held within these humble structures. The Pharmacy artwork from 1912 takes us back to an era when remedies were stored neatly on shelves - each bottle holding secrets to heal both body and soul. In Halfway House, Rame Cornwall, meet a teenage barmaid who finds solace among rows of bottles lining her workplace's shelves. Her story reflects resilience amidst life's challenges. Travel across vast landscapes with Australia's topographic map displayed proudly on its shelf – showcasing nature’s beauty from coastlines to mountainscapes. Kellys Cellar in Belfast invites you into its cozy ambiance filled with laughter and camaraderie. Its well-stocked shelves bear witness to countless stories shared over pints throughout Northern Ireland’s rich history. Return once more to the Gallery of the Old Library where rows of Halloween masks await their moment under dimmed lights – reminding us that even behind masks lies untold mysteries awaiting discovery.